Director of Engineering — Luxury Hotel Ops & Budget Leader

Aspen Snowmass; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Ski Passes

Job summary

The Nell New York, operated by Nell Hotels, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the hotel’s engineering team and ensure top-tier maintenance of both interior and exterior spaces. You will drive planning, budgeting, safety compliance, and vendor management to support a premium guest experience.

This full-time role reports to the General Manager and offers a competitive salary range with eligibility for bonus depending on performance and budget outcomes.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years facility management experience required, hotel facility experience preferred.
• Licensed/certified CPR & OSHA certified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Engineering department and vendor operations.
• Assist in capital and department budget planning.
• Ensure budgets followed and address variances with General Manager.
• Maintain OSHA/GHS compliance for chemicals and safety standards.
• Make financial decisions for day-to-day operations.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory.
• Track and prioritize work orders and respond to maintenance requests.
• Manage facilities operations including owner relations and property walks.
• Ensure safety hazards are addressed and safety procedures followed.
• Supervise engineering staff and ensure training and safety inspections.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

OSHA certified

CPR certified

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team leadership

Education

College degree preferred

CPR certification

OSHA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Nell New York, operated by Nell Hotels, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the hotel’s engineering team and ensure top-tier maintenance of both interior and exterior spaces. You will drive planning, budgeting, safety compliance, and vendor management to support a premium guest experience.

This full-time role reports to the General Manager and offers a competitive salary range with eligibility for bonus depending on performance and budget outcomes.